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A thought by John C. Maxwell, from his book, The Difference Maker (p. 18). HarperCollins Leadership. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.) Ok, let’s see how this goes. John, “I have to admit, I haven’t always embraced this view. (A certain sign that we have grown intellectually is that over time our thoughts change.) If you had asked me about the importance of attitude twenty years ago, I’d have said, ‘Your attitude is the only difference between success and failure. You’re only a dream away from success!’ Back then, I thought that if you can believe it, you can achieve it, and all you had to do was make it happen.” He goes on, “Today I recognize that, while those kinds of statements can motivate you, if you believe that a dream alone can bring success, you will be disappointed. Those statements simply aren’t true. I know many people who have a great attitude yet aren’t successful. Don’t you? When all other things are equal, at...

A thought by John C. Maxwell, from his book, The Difference Maker (p. 2). HarperCollins Leadership. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.) That is good to know, isn't it? John says, “In fact, if you believe that attitude is everything, it may actually hurt you more than help you. If attitude were everything, then the only thing that would separate me from a successful singing career would be the belief that I can do it. But trust me, there is another factor that stands in my way: talent. If you’ve watched the reality show American Idol , then you know what I mean. I am amazed at the number of terrible auditioners who respond to blunt criticism from the judges by saying things like, ‘I know I can sing. That’s just your opinion.’ Truthfully, no attitude is strong enough to compensate for lack of skill. “So does a good attitude make any difference? Absolutely. Attitude is the difference maker! Attitude isn’t everything, but it ...

A thought by John Mark Comer from his book, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (p. 93). The Crown Publishing Group. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.) That is a very good question? John says, “I mean, Jesus was a first-century, single Jewish rabbi, not a twenty-first-century parent, account manager, student, pastor, or professional luchador , so we have to ideate and transpose a bit. “Jesus wasn’t a dad; I am. I imagine if he were dad to Jude, Moses, and Sunday, he would spend a lot of time with them. So I do that as an act of my apprenticeship to Jesus, who never had kids. “Say you’re a new wife or mother. Jesus was neither, but your driving question is, How would he do this? “Or you’re working on high-rise condo development. How would Jesus design this community? “You get the gist.” “I think, for many of us, he would slow way down. What we’re really talking about here is a rule of life.” He goes on,...